Slifer

Slifer Meaning & Origin

About Slifer
The surname Slifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slifer," meaning "sly" or "cunning." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was clever or crafty. Over time, individuals with this surname may have passed it down to their descendants, resulting in the surname Slifer being used as a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Slifer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Slifer: 1,374
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slifer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Slifer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S40106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/sˈlaΙͺfΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLFR', 'XLFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slifer in Braille

Here's how to represent Slifer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Slifer in braille

How to sign the name Slifer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Slifer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Slifer in sign language

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